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on April 11, 2017 3:57 PM
Birth date: May 31, 1932 Death date: Apr 10, 2017
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James J. "Denny" Bowman, 84, Johnson City, died unexpectedly Monday, April 10, 2017, at his residence. Denny was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was a son of the late Robert Wolfe and Janelle Lois Barnett Bowman. Denny was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. He was a master watchmaker and jeweler, along with his late brother Robert, and the former owner of Bowman Jewelers. Denny was a former member of the Johnson City Rescue Squad for twenty-five years, where he served as Captain. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Denny loved riding motorcycles and took pride in the fact that he had ridden in forty-nine states and much of Canada. Appropriately, he was a Life Member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert W. "Bob" Bowman, Jr. Denny is survived by his wife of sixty years, Dolores Johnson Bowman; four children, Tina Bowman, Johnson City, Teresa Bowman Vanhooser and husband Mike, Rogersville, AL, Debbie Bowman Holtzclaw and husband Mike, Kingsport, and James "Jay" Bowman, Jr., Johnson City; three sisters, Betty Noell, Columbia, SC, Dorothy "Dotty" Freeman and Clanetta "Clem" Davis, both of Johnson City; one brother, Charles F. "Charlie" Bowman and wife Nancy, Knoxville; eight grandchildren, Kristen Young Stevens, Kayla Young, Jennifer Bowman, Heather Vanhooser Stockeland and husband Christopher, Holly Vanhooser, Wesley Holtzclaw, Marielle Holtzclaw, and Christian Ford; eight great-grandchildren, Dylan, Tyler, and Luke Alford, Samantha Bowman, Ian Mathes, Blaine Dugger, Marlee Stevens, and Jaxon Reynolds; many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with the Reverend Dr. Richard Amato, officiating. Special music will be provided by Dwight and Debra Whitworth. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 4:30-7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home, and other times at the residence. The graveside committal service will be held Friday at 10:00 A.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Those planning to attend are to meet at the funeral home by 9:30 A.M. Friday to proceed to the cemetery. Memorials in Denny's name may be made to Children's Bible Ministries attn: Camp Tap-A-Win-Go, 111 CBM Camp Road, Watauga TN 37694, or Good Samaritan Ministries of Johnson City, 100 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 37601. Service Details Thursday, April 13th, 2017 7:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial ParkRead Obituary
A candle was lit by Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Service lit a memorial candle
on April 11, 2017 3:57 PM
Jim, Paul, and I send our love to you all during this time of grieving. What a great man of purpose he was in this life. We know you are aching because of his passing. May the LORD bless you and keep you, and may you comfort one another as you recall the best of times spent with such a man of integrity and steadfastness.
I can't believe this. I love you all so much and appreciate everything you did for me when I worked for you. God bless you an watch over you my sweet friends. Love you Faye
so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Bowman. Love and condolences to the family. As a child I used to go with my mother to Bowman's jewelers. I remember Danny letting me come into the back of the shop and show me how he made jewelry. I would play with his tools and he would give me bubble wrap to pop. Wonderful childhood memories! Rest In Peace.
Tina, Teresa and families, So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Teresa, Debbie and I are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I have belatedly learned of Denny's passing and extend my condolences from Hawaii, across the sea and the land, to his family. My father, Louis Kealiihelekai Akana worked with Denny's parents at Bowman Jewelers, and I recall spending many hours in the story after my piano lessons as Denny and my dad repaired watches, with Delores and Janelle nearby. I have so many fond memories of my early association with the Bowman family. They will always have a special place in my heart. Aloha pumehana.
Delores and all the family, My condolences to all of you in Denny's passing. I'm sure he is with Janelle and my parents praising our Lord. He was one of a kind and will be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace for each of you.